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Installation
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An
improperly balanced door may NOT reverse when required and could result in SEVERE INJURY
or DEATH.
3. ALL repairsto cables,spring assemblies and other hardware MUSTbe made by a trained door
systemstechnician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable ALL locksand remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener
to avoid entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above floor.
6. Mount the emergency release within reach,but atleast 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor and
avoiding contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so.
8. NEVER wear watches, ringsor loose clothing while installing or servicing opener.They could be
caughtin garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
l within sight of the garage door.
l out of reach of children at minimum heightof 5 feet (1.5m).
l away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door control.
11. Place manual release/safetyreverse testlabel in plain view on inside of garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation,test safetyreversal system.Door MUST reverse on contact with a
1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.
13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from electrocution, disconnectALL electric
power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.